Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
save-one's-own-skin
idiom
/seɪv wʌnz oʊn skɪn/
Definition
To protect oneself from harm, danger, or difficult situations, often at the expense of others.
Examples
- In a tough negotiation, he only thought about saving his own skin rather than coming to a fair agreement.
- During the emergency, she was focused on saving her own skin, which left her friends feeling abandoned.
Meaning
The phrase suggests prioritizing one’s own safety or well-being over that of others, typically in a time of crisis or conflict.
Synonyms
- self-preservation
- put oneself first
- look out for oneself
